Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, watch the full moon rise on a moderate, two-mile night hike along First Creek. On Wednesday, look for wildflowers and wildlife on a moderate, 3.3-mile hike to the First Creek Grotto; for ages 12 and older. On Friday, bring a camera and a tripod to learn the basics of nature photography on a moderate, three-mile hike along La Madre Spring; for ages 12 and older. On Dec. 2, view the documentary "The Day the Earth Almost Died," about the great Permian mass extinction, then go for a moderately strenuous, 2½-mile hike to Fossil Ridge; for ages 10 and older.
For more information or to sign up for hikes, call 702-515-5367.
Around the Bend Friend: This group of people 50 and older who are involved in hiking and related social activities plans several hikes each week of various difficulty levels, including an easy-to-moderate social hike on Saturdays. To learn more about the group and the hikes that are offered, visit www.aroundthebendfriends.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, create a masterpiece in an art class for ages 15 and older. All materials will be provided. Also on Tuesday, view the types of venomous animals found in Red Rock in a tabletop exhibit from 11 a.m. to noon at the visitor center. On Friday, help clean up trash along a trail. On Saturday, meet Mascot Max and learn interesting facts about the desert tortoise from 10 a.m. to noon at the visitor center.
For more information, call 702-515-5367.
Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management, seeks volunteers to help with Red Rock Canyon conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.
Free fly-fishing class: The Nevada Department of Wildlife will host an introductory fly-fishing class Dec. 8 at Floyd Lamb Park. Participants will learn fly-fishing terminology, knot-tying skills, casting techniques and how to select equipment. The class will be at the old ranch house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no fee, and all equipment will be provided. Registration is required and will begin Monday at 8 a.m. For more information or to register, call Ivy Santee at 702-486-5127, ext. 3503.
